Oak Lawn Dentist

Christopher Pallotto, DDS, is a Chicago native, raised on the Southside of Chicago. Dr. Pallotto earned a B.S. in Biology from Loyola University in 1981 and his DDS. at the University of Illinois - Chicago in 1986. He performs all aspects of general dentistry focusing on Restorative, One Day Crowns, Implants and Invisalign treatment (clear alternative to braces). In addition to his practice, he has served in various leadership, management and consulting roles in the dental implant and oral regenerative fields. As well as, a member of numerous professional organizations; American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society.

Dr. Pallotto has a keen interest in all disciplines of dentistry. He has presented emerging technologies to dentists in the United States and abroad. He studied dental implants at the Branemark Clinic in Gothenburg, Sweden, Cosmetic Dentistry at the Nash Institute of North Carolina, and Reconstructive Dentistry at the Spear Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Pallotto is thrilled to be practicing in Oak Lawn, IL and is determined to build long lasting relationships with his patients.

Oak Lawn Periodontist

Amita Rastogi, DMD is a Board Certified licensed Periodontist in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Rastogi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, which is the highest level of professional achievement in periodontics.

Dr. Rastogi completed her undergraduate work at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. She received her DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA in 2006.

Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. Rastogi completed a 3 year residency in Periodontics at the prestigious New York University's Department of Periodontology and Implant Surgery in New York city, NY, where she was also elected to serve as Chief Resident. During her time at NYU, Dr. Rastogi was involved in many research projects one of which will be published this year(2010) in the Journal of Periodontology.

Dr. Rastogi is proficient in all aspects of periodontology and implant surgery. She is very compassionate to the concerns of her patients and has a commitment to excellence that affords each of her patients optimal care they can depend on. To stay abreast with the advances in periodontology and implant dentistry Dr. Rastogi remains an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Rastogi grew up on the West Coast, did her dental training on the East Coast and has now settled in the middle here in Chicago.